SRN LEADS/Stanford University: School Redesign Network — Leadership, Equity & Accountability in Districts & Schools

Summer Institute 2006

Through the Looking Glass: Reinventing Districts and Schools Through Redesigning Teaching and Learning

Summer Institutes 2006 Brochure

 

Featured Speakers

Linda Darling-Hammond
Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education
Stanford University
"Developing Powerful Teaching in Schools Organized for Success"
Monday, June 19

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Audio file (53 min) (requires Windows Media Player)

 

Ann Lieberman
Senior Scholar
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Wednesday, June 21

• Audio file (51 min) (requires Windows Media Player)

 

Sessions

Collaborating on Conversions: Working Together to Transform the American High School
June 19-20, 2006

• Agenda
• Learn more and order Windows on Conversions.

 

Developing Gateway Assessment for Graduation and College Entrance
June 19-20, 2006

• Agenda
• Bob Lenz, Chief Education Officer, Envision Schools
  Envision Schools Graduation Portfolio System

 

Redesigning Schools and Teaching: Personalization, Collaboration and Academic Rigor as Functions of School Structure and Instruction
June 21-22, 2006

• Agenda
• Redesigning Schools and Teaching
• Project Based Learning: Rigor and Relevance in a High Stakes Testing Environment, Landmark High School
• San Diego City Schools High School Renewal

 

Reinventing the Central Office: 10 Challenges of High School Reform
June 21-22, 2006

• Agenda
• 10 Challenges
• Transforming Schools for Bright Futures, Great Schools Workshop
• Transforming a District to Promote High Achievement for All Students, Austin Independent School District
• District Office Support of High School Redesign: Ten Challenges, School Redesign Network
• America's Toughest Assignment: Transforming Urban School Districts The Oakland Story, Bay Area Coalition for Essential Schools

 

Logistics
Travel, accommodations, and dinner expenses are not included. A block of rooms will be reserved for participants at a discounted rate. Hotel information will be available soon. Free daily transportation to the Stanford campus and return to the hotel is provided.

Fees
$375 — One institute
$650 — Two institutes
Fees are per person and pay for registration, materials, breakfast and lunch.

time to think

Summer institutes at Stanford give participants precious time to learn, exchange ideas with colleagues and simply to think. As one previous event participant put it, The issues and theories raised here were so right on to my roles as an educational leader. You all gave me a chance to slow down, research, reflect, and put names on things so I can re-organize. This made me accept ownership and reinforced my own personal commitment to doing whats best for children. After a very rugged year, this felt like being on a retreat. I know this will impact me professionally and personally for the remainder of my life and career. The experience was truly priceless for me.